Beth Davey
2018 Missouri Teacher of the Year; Ritenour School District
Beth Davey is the 2018 Missouri Teacher of the Year and an elementary music teacher in the Ritenour School District in St. Louis. In the classroom, she acts upon the belief that each student has the power to create community-wide change. Beth treasures opportunities to connect with teachers and community leaders across the state, creating conversations about equity in education, the necessity of school arts programs, anti-racist and culturally responsive teaching, and emotional and mental health.